Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

I make Dad jokes on NPR and also write books and other things. 

Former head of Obama Auto Task Force. Wall Street financier. Contributing Writer to NY Times Op-Ed. Morning Joe Economic Analyst. 🌐

Retired music teacher and opera singer from Dallas, Texas living in New Mexico.

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